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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.71, 247.07 and 56.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.71, 247.07 and 56.50 is: 84.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.71 : 247.07 = 56.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.71/247.07 = 56.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.71x = 247.07 × 56.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.71x = 13,959.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,959.46/164.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 84.75

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